amyjared, anything from Anderson Valley is awesome. That beer is one that I really miss living abroad. Eye of the Hairball is a seasonal that they only make in 22oz bottles that is particulary good. And I gotta agree about the Sammy Smith. Very tasty Nut Brown, better that Newcastle, which I also love btw.

In reference to the Fountain, check out this essay on David Dodd's site. Interesting read.

Music is certainly a reasonable interpretation. However, to me, the fountain represents heaven, or whatever you might consider the ultimate state of being in the afterlife. Then the path that is for your steps alone is one's individual, lifelong journey towards spiritual enlightenment.

The fountain not built by the hands of man to me is there is mystery which may be meditated upon, with the possiblity of connection to something more than the perceived reality...energy, group mind, whatever.